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teetotal

[tiːˈtəʊtl]

teetotal Definition

abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks.

Using teetotal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "teetotal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He has been teetotal for five years now.

  • Example

    She decided to become teetotal after experiencing the negative effects of alcohol.

  • Example

    I don't drink, I'm teetotal.

teetotal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for teetotal

Antonyms for teetotal

Phrases with teetotal

  • a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

    Example

    My uncle is a teetotaler and never touches alcohol.

  • the practice or principle of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks

    Example

    Teetotalism was a popular movement in the 19th century.

Origins of teetotal

from T-total, a former British temperance society advocating total abstinence from alcohol

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Summary: teetotal in Brief

'Teetotal' [tiːˈtəʊtl] means abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks. It is often used to describe people who have chosen to avoid alcohol for personal or health reasons. 'Teetotal' can also be used as a noun, as in 'My uncle is a teetotaler and never touches alcohol.'